Before joining the military, Douglas Graves helped run their family foundation which helps stray and orphan kids stay away from dangerous activities and provide them personal needs and technical education. Among the kids the foundation helped was James Sorrow. Years passed, the kids grew alright and it was only James sorrow who returned and heeded Douglas Graves' call to join him in the military. When G.I. Joe formed the Crusaders and made Douglas Graves commander, Douglas recruited James in the team. They were like brothers; both would take a bullet for each other.

"He's one of the most fearless soldiers I've met. He's always ready to face heavily armed men and suicide bombers. There's nothing that could hinder him from fulfilling our mission." - Agent Fox